1993 Volvo 240 2.0L Petrol · K972 RAB
1993 Volvo 240 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 139,742 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 240
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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K972 RAB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2016
- 139,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K972 RAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 240 (K972 RAB) between July 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
K972 RAB Mileage History
- 13/07/200684,282 mi
- 13/07/200684,282 mi
- 11/07/200793,829 mi+9,547 mi
- 11/07/200793,829 mi
- 30/06/2008103,575 mi+9,746 mi
- 30/06/2008103,575 mi
- 01/07/2009111,963 mi+8,388 mi
- 15/07/2010120,316 mi+8,353 mi
- 25/07/2011126,248 mi+5,932 mi
- 14/07/2012132,538 mi+6,290 mi
- 16/07/2013139,125 mi+6,587 mi
- 27/06/2014139,742 mi+617 mi
- 09/06/2015139,742 mi
- 17/03/2016139,742 mi
Average of roughly 5,730 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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